Lionel Messi, the star player of Inter Miami, proudly showcased his most recent Ballon d’Or award to his fellow teammates at the youth academy faculty on Thursday.
A video has been shared by Miami’s academy, featuring moments of Lionel Messi interacting with young football enthusiasts. The footage exhibits Messi posing for group photographs with the team and the trophy. The renowned Argentine player, who is 36 years old, recently received his eighth Ballon d’Or award, surpassing the likes of Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland. The video on X showcases Messi carrying a large case holding the trophy and entering one of the buildings at Miami’s practice complex. Upon arrival, he was greeted by young players, whom he shook hands with and hugged before posing for photographs with each team.
Lionel Messi delighted the trainees at Inter Miami by flaunting his Ballon d’Or accolade.
Messi has just emerged victorious in his quest for the eighth Ballon d’Or title, surpassing competitors such as Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe. During the award ceremony, he graciously posed for photos with fellow players and coaches on the field. David Beckham, Miami president and co-owner, had the honor of presenting the prestigious Ballon d’Or trophy to Messi, who had beaten tough contenders like Kevin de Bruyne to claim yet another victory.
Lionel Messi, the Argentine captain, gained his title as the Ballon d’Or winner due to his exceptional performance during the World Cup in December. He scored an impressive seven goals to lead his team to an unforgettable victory. After the World Cup, Messi left Paris Saint-Germain in a record-breaking deal to join Miami. Although Miami was struggling and at the bottom of the league, Messi’s arrival quickly made an impact. Within two months, he led the team to its first club trophy by winning the inaugural Leagues Cup in August. Despite missing the MLS playoffs, Messi’s contribution to Miami’s success was undeniable.
Back in September, Miami made it to the finals of the US Open Cup but unfortunately ended up losing to Houston Dynamo. During the MLS regular season, Messi only managed to play in six games as he suffered from injuries and had international duties to attend to. Despite this setback, he was able to score a goal and provide two assists in those limited appearances. Currently, Messi and his teammates were gearing up for a quick trip to China where they were supposed to play two friendly matches. However, due to unexpected circumstances, the tour had to be cancelled.
NSN, the tour organizer, has stated that they have decided to cancel the tour as a mark of respect for the Chinese officials after the recent demise of Li Keqiang, who was the former second-ranking leader of the country and served as the top economic official for ten years.
